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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,966.32, 373,206.48 and 99,161.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,966.32, 373,206.48 and 99,161.68 is: 148,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,966.32 : 373,206.48 = 99,161.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,966.32/373,206.48 = 99,161.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,966.32x = 373,206.48 × 99,161.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,966.32x = 37,007,781,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,007,781,543.69/248,966.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,645.73

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